Which of the Following Best Demonstrates Marginal Thinking

question 157

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best demonstrates marginal thinking?

• A) measuring all of the costs of a meal against all of the benefits when deciding whether to order a second milkshake
• B) choosing to spend one more hour studying economics because you think the improvement in your score on the next quiz will be worth the sacrifice of time
• C) acquiring the information relevant to a choice before making that choice
• D) deciding to never purchase a coat made with animal skins or furs

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